US2016111743A1PendingUtilityA1

Method of generating power

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Assignee: CATERPILLAR INCPriority: Dec 29, 2015Filed: Dec 29, 2015Published: Apr 21, 2016
Est. expiryDec 29, 2035(~9.5 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:John J. Votoupal
H01M 12/08H01M 8/0656Y02E60/50H01M 16/006Y02E60/10
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Abstract

A method of generating power with a fuel cell is provided. The method includes charging a metal-air battery. The method also includes generating oxygen during the charging of the metal-air battery. The method further includes collecting the generated oxygen via an air duct. The method includes directing the collected oxygen away from the metal-air battery, via the air duct and into a fuel cell. The method also includes controlling a flow of the oxygen through the air duct using a controlling unit. The method further includes using the oxygen as fuel by the fuel cell. The method includes generating power with the fuel cell.

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         1 . A method of generating power with a fuel cell, the method comprising:
 charging a metal-air battery;   generating oxygen during the charging of the metal-air battery;   collecting the generated oxygen via an air duct;   directing the collected oxygen away from the metal-air battery, via the air duct and into the fuel cell;   controlling a flow of the oxygen through the air duct using a controlling unit;   using the oxygen as fuel by the fuel cell; and   generating power with the fuel cell.

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